Associate Underwriter

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13293020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our

Underwriting team and has an opportunity for an Associate Underwriter.

This position is responsible for evaluating risk, supporting

underwriting decisions, and assisting in the continuous improvement of

underwriting practices. This role ensures compliance with corporate and

regulatory guidelines while contributing to the development of tracking

systems and process enhancements. The Associate Underwriter collaborates

with the Manager Underwriting, Supervisor Underwriting, Underwriting

Analysts, and key stakeholders in Sales, Rating, Actuarial, and other

departments to improve risk evaluation, streamline workflows, and

maintain underwriting integrity.

This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in

accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in

Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of

employment.

• Why Join Us?**
• **Family** **Comes First**: Total rewards package that promotes the
  
  

idea of family first for all employees.

• **Professional Growth Opportunities:** Advance your career with
  
  

ongoing training and development programs.

• **Dynamic Work Environment:** Collaborate with a team of passionate
  
  

and driven individuals.

• **Stability:** 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
  
  

**What youll do**

• Conduct risk evaluations for individuals and employer groups,
  
  

ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and corporate

policies.

• Assist in tracking underwriting activities, supporting the
  
  

development of a structured system for underwriting decisions and

maintaining documentation for audits and reporting.

• Participate in routine evaluations of underwriting practices,
  
  

identifying areas for improvement and recommending process

enhancements.

• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies, collaborating with
  
  

leadership to assess trends and adjust underwriting methodologies

accordingly.

• Support the onboarding and training of new underwriters, helping
  
  

establish and maintain a structured underwriting training program.

• Partner with Sales, Rating, Actuarial, and other internal teams to
  
  

ensure underwriting decisions align with business objectives and

risk tolerance.

• Analyze underwriting data and trends to enhance decision-making and
  
  

refine underwriting models.

• Provide documentation and reporting on underwriting outcomes, risk
  
  

assessments, and key decision metrics to support leadership

oversight.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including
  
  

underwriting eligibility and participation guidelines.

• Assist in process improvement initiatives, identifying
  
  

inefficiencies and implementing workflow enhancements.